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Jakobson's Functions of

Language
Presented by:
Ridge E. Rodriguez
Learning
Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able
to:
• Identify the six functions of language as defined by Roman Jakobson:
referential, emotive, conative, phatic, metalinguistic, and poetic.
• Explain the role of each function in communication and how they
work in interactions.
• Explain the relevance of Jacobson's model in verbal communication.
• Determine what language funtion they frequently use in a real life
scenario.
• Roman Jakobson was influenced by Karl
Buhler's organon model. Adding poetic.
phatic, and metalingual functions of
language to Buhler's function of
language.

• Jakobson explained the six functions of


language, in relation to verbal
communication
Karl Buhler's Oganon
Model
Roman Jakobson's
Communication Model (1960)
Referential
• The Function
referential function is associated with the
context. This language function is concerned with
the content. Language describes a situation or an
object. It is referred to as denotative, cognitive
function since it pronounces a mental state. It
involves both deictic words and specific
descriptions to show things or facts. An example
of a referential function is "The sun rises from the
east and sets in the west."
Emotive
Function
• The emotive function focuses on the sender,
similar to expressive language. This is best
illustrated with interjections, which are
phrases spoken to express a burst of
emotions or surprise, excitement, or
frustration. The Emotive function is an
expression of the speaker's internal state. In
this function, the speaker communicates for
• Examples of emotive
language are "ouch", "yuck"
and "wow". They are not
singled-out but taken as a
whole
Conative
Function
• A conative function is directive and oriented towards the
receiver. This is used when the speaker expresses
purposively to persuade or influence the receiver. A
conative function is used for causing or preventing an
action. It is used for commands and requests. The
linguistic expressions are evocative and imperative
sentences, which will direct the receiver to act out and do
something. These expressions "Come in and join the
class" and "Run" are examples of conative function.
Phatic
• The phatic
Function
function of language is a socio-linguistic
function used for the sake of interactions. This is set for
the "channel or contact" that establishes, suspends, or
prolongs the communication. This function is used to
keep the communication open and maintain contact with
the person one is talking with. This is also to check
whether the channel is still there. Examples of phatic
language are "Are you still listening?" or "Can you hear
me?" It can also be observed in greetings and casual
conversations to open the conversation such as "Hello "or
"Hi." Further, the expressions: "ok", "bye" are also
considered phatic since they provide keys to maintain or
Metalingual
• Metalingual
Function
function, also called "reflexive", is the use of
language to describe itself (self-referential) or use of the
code as Jakobson calls it. It is used when a language talks
about its features as in "sky has three letters". The,
language is used to talk about itself, compared to "the sky is
blue" which talks about the characteristics of the
characteristics.
• The "code" used is concealed and will be verbally and overtly
used when formed as a significant subject. The metalingual
function usually develops from an interruption in the
communication process. This happens when two or more
people speak different languages or "use different codes
Poetic
• The poetic functionFunction
focuses on the message and its aesthetic
presentation. It is associated with how the message reflects itself.
This refers to the descriptive language used to create a picture in the
mind. It is an aesthetic manipulation of the intrinsic linguistic
elements, which focuses primarily on the splendor of the language
itself. It presents the richness of language texture and sound. The
words are arranged and crafted strikingly using sounds and linguistic
features.
• Although most of the time, a poetic function is used in poetry, it can't
be reduced only to the poetic nuances. "It emphasizes the concrete
side sign of the language, deepening the fundamental opposition
between what is intelligible and what is perceptible, between the
linguistic sign as means of intelligible knowledge and the objects of
Quick
• Check!
Explain Jakobson's effective act of verbal
communication.

• How does language function according to


Jakobson?

• Which language function do you usually use?

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